If a company knows they are at Level 2, do they have to be evaluated using all of the Practices in eSCM-SP?
Yes, if they want to be certified. Evaluation for certification covers all the Practices in the eSCM-SP. This is a requirement of the Full Evaluation for Certification Capability Determination Method. However, there are two other important reasons for addressing all of the model Practices in an evaluation. First, since the eSCM-SP is a capability model and not a maturity model, it is possible to implement practices in a higher Capability Level, and receive a consistent organizational benefit, before implementing all practices in a lower Capability Level. To understand the implementation and institutionalization of these practices, it is important to evaluate all the practices. Also, the results of the evaluation can be quite helpful in understanding organizational strengths and opportunities for improvement, which can support the organization as it moves forward on its improvement journey.
